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Definition
Arthritis; inflammation of the joints causing redness, swelling, stiffness, and pain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the medical condition of joint inflammation, often used in clinical settings or when discussing chronic pain. While it is a formal medical term, it is frequently used in casual conversation when describing elderly relatives or personal health issues.
Examples
They have severe arthritis in their knees and find walking very difficult.
Do you feel like your arthritis is flaring up?
Related words
Common phrases
osteoarthritis
arthritis flare-up
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with general muscle pain or soreness, as it specifically denotes inflammation within the joint structure itself.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
